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The Bonnefont: Prelude Opera Soirée

Please join Prelude Opera on Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m. for an Opera Soirée planting seeds for the future of our beloved art form by supporting children’s opera. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks/wine at the beautiful Bonnefont restaurant in Fort Tryon Park and experience the premiere reading of The Brementown Musicians, our new opera for children. Meet the composer Laura Jobin-Acosta and the librettist Joanie Brittingham, compete in a raffle for exclusive prizes, and play opera trivia alongside local opera fans on a beautiful summer evening.

Fort Tryon Park: Margaret Corbin Day Tour & Creative Workshop

Margaret Corbin Day Tour & Creative Workshop

Join Fort Tryon Park Conservancy for the inaugural Margaret Corbin Day—an evening of history, reflection, and creative storytelling in one of New York City’s most beautiful parks.

Did you know that West Point Military Academy honors American Revolutionary War hero Margaret Corbin every May 1st? Now, Fort Tryon Park will proudly continue that tradition by celebrating her courage and legacy right where history lives!

The evening begins at 5:30 PM with a welcome and guided tour, starting at the Margaret Corbin Plaza entrance to the park. From 6:00–7:00 PM, gather for an engaging Uptown Stories reading and creative workshop. Through storytelling and reflection, participants will explore themes of bravery, resilience, and choice.

Honor Revolutionary War hero Margaret Corbin with stories, reflection, and creativity. Q: What would you have done if you were Margaret? Step into history, share your voice, and imagine the courage it takes to stand your ground. Come celebrate a local hero and be part of a new Fort Tryon Park tradition!

This free community event invites all ages to connect with the past while creating something meaningful for the present.

Location: Fort Tryon Park Margaret Corbin Circle Heather Garden Entrance

Sherman Creek Park: The Path to Mycelium

Join the New York Restoration Project’s urban agriculture team for a comprehensive tour of Sherman Creek Park’s beloved Teaching Garden. Learn about how we cultivate shiitake mushrooms at the largest outdoor log yard in New York City. And explore other interesting things growing in the garden, from ginger and turmeric to chayote and more.

New York Restoration Project has been helping steward community gardens since the 1990s. For the last 5 years, they’ve provided technical assistance and educational support in urban agriculture. The Riley-Levin Teaching Garden is a cornerstone of their educational programming.

This tour is a part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference. For more information please visit: nyc.gov/parks/growtogether

Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-path-to-mycelium-tickets-1986224456818?aff=oddtdtcreator

Location: Riley-Levin Teaching Garden at Sherman Creek Park

The Met Cloisters: Heroes Tapestries Expert Talk

Celebrate the recent conservation treatment of the Julius Caesar tapestry from the Nine Heroes Tapestries at The Met Cloisters by joining a talk to learn about the history and conservation of these unique textile works.

Main Hall

Free with Museum admission; admission is pay what you wish for New York state residents, and free for children 12 and under with an adult, and a care partner accompanying a visitor with a disability. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.